Magnificent climax to the Philharmonia Stravinsky series

Por David Truslove, 03 octubre 2016

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“Sellars forged an intriguing link between the works”

Crítica hecha desde Royal Festival Hall, Londres el 29 septiembre 2016

Stravinsky, Oedipus Rex

Stravinsky, Symphony of Psalms

Esa-Pekka Salonen, Dirección

Peter Sellars, Dirección de escena

Katarina Dalayman, Jocasta

Joseph Kaiser, Oedipus

Joshua Stewart, Shepherd

Sir Willard White, Creon, Messenger, Tiresias

Philharmonia Orchestra

Ladies of the Gustaf Sjökvists Kammarkör

Ladies of the Sofia Vokalensemble

Emily Barber, Narración

Laurel Jenkins, Bailarín

Ecos en la zona de confort: Only the Sound Remains en Madrid

Fernando Remiro, 26th October

La cuarta ópera de de Kaija Saariaho llega a Madrid con el mismo reparto que en su estreno mundial y Davone Tines, Philippe Jaroussky y Nora Kimball-Mentzos en los papeles protagonistas

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Julia Bullock in Meditations for Joséphine at Adelaide Festival

Sandra Bowdler, 3rd March

A challenging depiction of Joséphine Baker brilliantly performed by Julia Bullock under the direction of Peter Sellars at the Adelaide Festival.

****1

Peter Sellars directs Italian debut of Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater

Pia Maltri, 11th October

This co-production, previously seen in San Francisco, is more of a semi-staging, convinces thanks to committed performances from a cast led by Fleur Barron.

****1

Klänge werden Landschaft: One morning turns into an eternity

Michael Vieth, 18th August

Die Zweite Wiener Schule und Mahler: Schönbergs Monodram „Erwartung“ und Mahlers „Abschied“ kann Peter Sellars in einer halbszenischen Fassung als Ganzes nebeneinander stellen

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Matthew Aucoin's Music for New Bodies at Lincoln Center

Kurt Gottschalk, 10th July

Aucoin, librettist Jorie Graham and director Peter Sellars make New Bodies more a haunting mood piece than a cautionary tale for the American Modern Opera Company.

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The Nine Jewelled Deer invite à la méditation au Festival d'Aix

Chloë Rouge, 6th July

Œuvre signée Sivan Eldar mais en réalité véritable performance collégiale comprenant improvisation des artistes et participation du public, The Nine Jewelled Deer propose une expérience forte, autant intime que collective.

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David Truslove

After many years as a musician – conducting choirs, singing as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and an involvement in education, David now writes programme notes, occasionally composes and enjoys a busy schedule of reviewing.